Comparison

PillRem vs MediMinder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PillRem

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Never forget your medication again. PillRem helps you and the people you care for stay on top of your medication β€” simply, privately, and without ads. TAKE YOUR MEDICATION, YOUR WAY Mark your doses directly from interactive widgets, without opening PillRem. SEE YOUR NEXT DOSE AT A GLANCE Check your next dose right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities β€” no need to unlock your phone. NEVER MISS AN IMPORTANT DOSE Critical Alerts let important medication reminders reach you even when your iPhone is in silent mode or Do Not Disturb. SCAN ANY MEDICATION Point your camera at a barcode or DataMatrix code and PillRem instantly recognizes your medication. Our global database covers medications from more than 40 countries, so it works wherever you get your medicine. TRACK YOUR ADHERENCE See how well you and your family are keeping up with your medication routine with clear, easy-to-read reports. Choose the period that works for you β€” 7 days, 1 month, 6 months, or 1 year. FIND A PHARMACY NEARBY Find pharmacies around you when you need your medication. Get useful location-based information when it's time to find a pharmacy. MANAGE YOUR MEDICATION Keep all your medications in one place, including those for regular, occasional, or as-needed use. See your upcoming doses at a glance, now with medication thumbnails to help you identify them faster. CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY Look after yourself and the people you care for β€” family members, elderly parents, children, and others β€” all from one place. Manage up to 8 user profiles in a single app. KNOW YOUR MEDICATION Access medication information from our database covering more than 40 countries. Keep important details such as dosage, expiry and other medication information organized in one place. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Your data stays private and syncs across your Apple devices via iCloud. Marking or unmarking a dose is reflected across your devices, keeping your medication schedule up to date. A BETTER FIRST EXPERIENCE Set up PillRem with our redesigned welcome experience when you use the app for the first time. NO ADS. EVER. PillRem is completely ad-free in every version. Your health data is yours β€” we never sell, share or track it. AVAILABLE IN 21 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Arabic. PillRem is a reminder tool only. Always follow your doctor's advice and read the leaflet included with your medication. Privacy Policy: https://pillremapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pillremapp.com/terms Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Thank you for choosing PillRem. Sincerely, Damy

About

MediMinder

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MediMinder-Pill Tracker is your personal medication assistant, designed to help you manage your medications with ease and never miss a dose again. FEATURES: β€’ SMART REMINDERS Set customized reminders for each medication with flexible scheduling options - daily, weekly, monthly, or on specific days. Receive timely notifications when it's time to take your medications. β€’ MEDICATION TRACKING Keep track of all your medications in one place. Record dosage, frequency, and special instructions for each medication. β€’ ADHERENCE MONITORING View your medication adherence history with beautiful, easy-to-understand charts and statistics. Track your progress and identify patterns to improve your medication routine. β€’ MEDICATION FOR ANYONE Save medications for family members or dependents by simply entering their names. No need for separate profiles - keep track of everyone's medications in one convenient place. β€’ PREMIUM SOUNDS Choose from a variety of notification sounds to personalize your medication reminders. β€’ INTUITIVE INTERFACE Enjoy a clean, user-friendly design that makes managing medications simple for everyone, regardless of technical ability. β€’ PRIVACY FOCUSED Your health data stays on your device. We prioritize your privacy and security. Mediminder is perfect for: - People managing multiple medications - Caregivers helping family members with medication schedules - Anyone who wants to improve their medication adherence - Individuals with busy schedules who occasionally forget to take their medications - Parents tracking vitamins and supplements for their children and babies - Pregnant women following prenatal vitamin regimens - Athletes and fitness enthusiasts managing workout supplements and protein schedules - Health-conscious individuals maintaining daily vitamin and supplement routines - Seniors organizing both prescription medications and dietary supplements - Nutrition-focused people following specific supplement timing protocols Take control of your medication routine today with MediMinder-Pill Tracker - your reliable medication reminder and tracker. We are using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://terms.suganqi.com/apps/app1/privacy/en.html

Screenshots

PillRem4 screens
MediMinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PillRem at every 10 days against MediMinder's every 3 weeks. MediMinder's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PillRem sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MediMinder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillRem ships an update every 10 days, MediMinder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PillRem versus MediMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillRemMediMinder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size442 MB22 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDiego Manuel Acevedo Diazε…ΆθΎ‰ ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PillRem

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Unexpected Surprise$1.99
  • Huge Support$3.99
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  • Life time purchase$79.99
4 purchases

MediMinder

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Premium Trial Plan3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is PillRem free?
PillRem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MediMinder free?
MediMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PillRem or MediMinder have ads?
Neither PillRem nor MediMinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillRem or MediMinder?
PillRem ships an update every 10 days, and MediMinder every 3 weeks. Most recently, PillRem was updated on October 10, 2026 and MediMinder on October 18, 2026.

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